pottery (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒtəri/

Definition

Objects made from clay hardened by heat, such as pots, dishes, and tiles.

Examples

• The archaeological dig unearthed fragments of Roman pottery.

• She enjoys making decorative pottery in her spare time.

• The museum's collection features exquisite Ming dynasty pottery.

How to Use pottery

make pottery (collocation)

To create objects from clay. — "He learned to make pottery from his grandfather."

pottery class (collocation)

A lesson or course on how to make pottery. — "We signed up for a pottery class on Saturday."

ancient pottery (collocation)

Pottery from a long time ago. — "Archaeologists discovered ancient pottery at the site."

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